Medical/Clinical Assistant at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Medical/Clinical Assistant, consider the program at Southwestern Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 medical/clinical assistant graduations were recorded at Southwestern Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Community College. Of 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Medical/Clinical Assistant Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Community College’s Medical/Clinical Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 168 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 228 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 822 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 702 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Medical/Clinical Assistant graduates at Southwestern Community College are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 5 associate’s medical/clinical assistant degrees awarded at Southwestern Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical/Clinical Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Medical/Clinical Assistant majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Medical Assistants | $32,137 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.